Cushamen
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| location | 42 ° 23 ′ S , 71 ° 3 ′ W | ||
| Height above d. M .: | 625 m | ||
| Population (2001): | 580 | ||
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 Chubut
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| Department : | Cushamen | ||
| Mayor: | Lucía Amelia Leonett | ||
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| Postal code : | U9211 | ||
| Telephone code: | 02945 | ||
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Cushamen is the capital of the eponymous department of Cushamen in the province of Chubut in southern Argentina . In the classification of municipalities in the province of Chubut, Cushamen is classified as a rural municipality (Comuna Rural). It is located on Rutas Provinciales 4 and 34 , about 70 kilometers from El Maitén .
climate
Cushamen has a continental climate with short, relatively hot summers and cold winters. A prominent feature of the climate are the frequent, medium to strong westerly winds over long periods of the year. They contribute to the erosion of the soil, which is only protected by sparse vegetation. The annual rainfall is 150 millimeters and the mean annual temperature is given as 8 degrees Celsius.
history
In the Mapuche language, Cushamen means place of solitude . The place was founded by Miguel Ñancuche Nahuelquir .
economy
The agricultural structure consists mainly of small estates, including those of descendants of the Mapuche who are dedicated to raising livestock in the form of subsistence farming.
Tourism and attractions
The tourist opportunities are exhausted by a visit to the local Museo Regional e Indigenista , which keeps historical documents and valuable examples of regional handicrafts. The area is also ideal for sport fishing and for visiting the El Saltillo waterfall on the Río Chico , 60 km away , which has a drop height of 20 meters.